William Goldman fue un maestro narrador cuyas obras abarcaban desde novelas cautivadoras hasta guiones que definieron géneros. A menudo se inspiró en sus propias experiencias, transformándolas en narrativas que capturaron los corazones de lectores y espectadores por igual. Su estilo distintivo, lleno de diálogos agudos y giros inesperados, dejó una marca indeleble tanto en la literatura como en el cine. La habilidad de Goldman para capturar la esencia de la naturaleza humana con ingenio e ironía lo convirtió en un autor cuyas obras continúan siendo celebradas.
Tom "Babe" Levy is a runner in every sense: racing tirelessly toward his goals of athletic and academic excellence--and endlessly away from the specter of his famous father's scandal-driven suicide. But an unexpected visit from his beloved older brother will set in motion a chain of events that plunge Babe into a vortex of terror, treachery, and murder--and force him into a race for his life . . . and for the answer to the fateful question, "Is it safe?"
La novela en que se inspiró la película Desde su primera edición en 1973, la princesa prometida ha venido ganando progresivamente el carácter de libro de culto. William Goldman , célebre autor de Marathon Man y guionista de Dos hombres y un destino , la presentó a sus lectores como “los mejores pasajes del clásico de aventuras y amor verdadero de S. Morgenstern”, una deliciosa obra de fantasía repleta de “duelos, luchas, tortura, veneno, amor verdadero, odio, venganza, gigantes, cazadores, hombres malvados, hombres buenos, bellas mujeres, serpientes, arañas, bestias de todas las formas y tamaños, dolor, muerte, hombres valientes, hombres cobardes, hombres fuertes, encierros, huidas, verdades, mentiras, pasión y milagros.” En 1987 fue llevada al cine por Rob Reiner , que realizó una magnífica adaptación de la obra basada en un guión escrito expresamente por el propio Goldman , logrando conservar todo su dinamismo, frescor y sentido del humor. Una novela que difícilmente podrá ser superada y que rinde homenaje a todos los clásicos de la aventura.
This collection features five screenplays by William Goldman, showcasing his mastery in storytelling and dialogue. Accompanied by insightful essays, the book delves into Goldman's creative process and the nuances of adapting narratives for the screen. Readers will explore iconic works that highlight his unique voice and perspective on the film industry, providing a rich understanding of both the art of screenwriting and the themes woven throughout his celebrated films.
(Applause Books). Marathon Man, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Princess Bride, Misery . Author royalties donated to the Motion Picture and Television Fund.
Exploring Broadway through the eyes of audiences, playwrights, critics, producers, and actors, this work offers a candid and insightful look into American commercial theatre. The author presents a gossipy, insider perspective, capturing the essence of the annual quest for success on stage. With a blend of analysis and personal anecdotes, it provides a detailed account of the dynamics that shape the theatrical landscape, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in the intricacies of Broadway.
No one knows the writer's Hollywood more intimately than William Goldman. Two-time Academy Award-winning screenwriter and the bestselling author of Marathon Man, Tinsel, Boys and Girls Together, and other novels, Goldman now takes you into Hollywood's inner sanctums...on and behind the scenes for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, All the President's Men, and other films...into the plush offices of Hollywood producers...into the working lives of acting greats such as Redford, Olivier, Newman, and Hoffman...and into his own professional experiences and creative thought processes in the crafting of screenplays. You get a firsthand look at why and how films get made and what elements make a good screenplay. Says columnist Liz Smith, "You'll be fascinated.
This sequel to "Adventures in the Screen Trade" reveals more behind-the-scenes anecdotes from films like "The Princess Bride," "Misery," and "Maverick," offering insights into working with Hollywood stars such as Mel Gibson, Michael Douglas, and Clint Eastwood.
When a routine burglary in an elegant, upscale Virginia mansion goes awry, career thief Luther Whitney finds himself witness to a brutal murder involving none other than Alan Richmond, the youthful, charming, and thoroughly corrupt President of the United States. Torn between fear for his life and devotion to his family and country, Luther must make a decision that will change not only his own destiny, but the destiny of the world as we know it. Based on the best-selling thriller by David Baldacci, described as "relentlessly entertaining" by The Atlanta Journal & Constitution, William Goldman's screenplay captures the paranoia, greed, and corruption of politics through the ages and around the world.
He's twenty-three years old and already a prodigy, a critically acclaimed author of whom great things are expected--immediately ... But artistic success and happiness will not come easily to Chub Fuller. Like many writers, he will find himself descending again and again into the lower reaches of his psyche, driven by the phantoms of his past, the obsessive passions of others--and finally, by a murder that brings him face to face with the darkest forces within us all ...
